Cindy Sherman
28 May 2016 – 3 Oct 2016
GOMA | Gallery 1.1, The Fairfax Gallery | Ticketed
Cindy Sherman is renowned for her mastery of masquerade — her own image is at the centre of an inspiring array of character studies created over decades. Sherman expands on contemporary society's fascination with aspiration, narcissism and the cult of celebrity, and explores the resulting emotional fragility. Focusing on large-scale photographs made since 2000, this exhibition charts the artist's return as the central model in her artworks, for which she is also costume designer, make-up artist and photographer. The exhibition includes two series made with high fashion houses Balenciaga and Chanel, and an entirely new body of work shown for the first time outside New York.
The exhibition will travel to City Gallery Wellington in New Zealand from 19 November 2016 to 19 March 2017.
CINDY SHERMAN UP LATE
FRIDAYS 17 & 24 JUN, 1 JUL | 9, 16, 23, 30 SEP 2016
5.30PM – 10.00PM | GOMA | TICKETED
Meet friends at Cindy Sherman Up Late for a unique Friday night out. Explore 'Cindy Sherman' after hours, hear from contemporary practitioners at a Storytellers talk, be tempted by the food and drinks offering at our pop-up bars, and enjoy sounds from a dynamic line up of international, national and local, all-female musicians in the heart of GOMA. Read more.
IN CHARACTER
28 MAY – 28 AUGUST 2016 AUSTRALIAN CINÉMATHÈQUE, GOMA | TICKETED
'In Character' brings together a cast of actresses and characters who challenge our expectations of the physicality, behaviour and desire of women onscreen. The film program features more than 50 films and documentaries across four themes, each populated by ideas and personas inspired by Cindy Sherman's photographs: Hollywood Babylon, Lady of the House, Dangerous Relations and Women in Revolt. Read More.
SUNDAYS WITH CINDY
SUNDAYS 29 MAY | 3 JUL | 28 AUG | 25 SEP 2016
12.00PM – 4.00pm | GOMA
On select Sunday afternoons during 'Cindy Sherman', immerse yourself in Sundays with Cindy, an ongoing series of events kicking off on the opening weekend. GOMA will be animated with zine fairs, hands-on workshops, artist talks and more!
GOMA TALKS CINDY SHERMAN
THURSDAYS 21 & 28 JULY
6.30PM – 7.30PM | GOMA | FREE
The lively evening discussion program GOMA Talks returns during 'Cindy Sherman' for a discussion on contemporary feminism. Across two lively events, join special guest panellists and ABC Radio National hosts Paul Barclay (Big Ideas) and Sarah Kanowski (Books and Arts) as they examine contemporary feminism. Read more.
L–R: Cindy Sherman, United States b.1954 / Untitled #462 (detail) 2007–08 / Purchased 2011 with funds from Tim Fairfax, AM, through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Untitled #466 2008, Untitled #463 2007–08 and Untitled #354 2000 (details) / Images courtesy: The artist and Metro Pictures, New York / © The artist
Ticket Prices
SINGLE ENTRY
Adult: $15
Concession: $12
Member: $11*
Family: $38^
Children 12 years and under FREE
SEASON PASS
Season Adult: $45
Season Concession: $36
Member: $33*
CINDY SHERMAN UP LATE
General Admission: $25
Member: $22*
Lunch package
Complement your visit with a Philly cheesesteak burger, fries, salad and glass of house wine at the GOMA Café Bistro. $20 per person with exhibition ticket purchase.